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Monday, September 29, 2008

Many think they don't have the time to exercise. However, there are a lot of simple things one can do daily to help you become more active - hence, burning more fat. Here are a few examples you can follow.

Walk instead of riding whenever you have the opportunity. Don't use the phone to talk to the person in the next room. Get up and go over to his office instead.

Always, as in always, walk briskly. I just hate it when I'm with friends and they walk as if they're walking down the aisles. It's such a waste for me to saunter.Take the bus or LRT or MRT instead of driving - saves you on gasoline and parking fees plus it's kinder to the environment.

Get off the but one stop away from your destination and walk the rest of the way. I used to do this way back in college. I get off about 1 1/2 block from my destination then walk up to the 7th floor of my school building.

Use the stairs instead of the elevator. You can easily handle 4-5 flights of stairs. When coming down, it won't matter how many flights. I just hate it when I see people using the elevator for a flight or two, up or down.

Make your housework more interesting and active by working to music. You'll find it more relaxing and you'll enjoy doing your chores.

Join your young kids in their play. Up to now, my kids and I still enjoy a game of kick ball and patintero.